Open AccessProximal tibiofibular synostosis as a possible cause of a pseudoradicular syndrome: a case report
Author(s) -
Ooij Bas,
Ooij André,
Morrenhof J. Wim,
Dijk C. Niek
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.806
H-Index - 125
eISSN - 1433-7347
pISSN - 0942-2056
DOI - 10.1007/s00167-010-1379-7
Subject(s) - synostosis , medicine , lumbar , surgery
This paper presents a case report of persistent low back pain and suspected lumbar radiculopathy. A synostosis at the level of the proximal tibiofibular joint was diagnosed. After successful resection of the synostosis, the low back symptoms resolved completely. This is the first report of a proximal tibiofibular synostosis as a possible cause of referred pain proximally.